England XI vs Czech Republic: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest Thomas Tuchel is expected to largely keep with what he knows Evening Standard · Sep 28
England made inroads in defeat by Spain but they must be more clinical Thomas Tuchel’s side had 36 touches in the Spain penalty area at Wembley but were given a lesson in taking chances The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Meet the new minute 55 England collapse, not the same as the old minute 55 England collapse Things started to go wrong against Spain at the same time they did against Argentina, but for very different reasons and with far more cause for optimism The Guardian - UK · Sep 26
Thomas Tuchel denies England players were distracted by Manchester City verdict Thomas Tuchel denied that Manchester City being found guilty of breaching the Premier League’s financial rules was a distraction for the club’s England representatives during their defeat to Spain The Guardian - UK · Sep 26
England’s first-half blitz against Spain shows what Three Lions’ identity must be under Thomas Tuchel Spain exposed England’s flaws but also offered Thomas Tuchel something valuable: proof that his team can impose a different kind of football on the world champions The Independent UK · Sep 26
Serious England concern emerges and key talking points from Spain loss Error-strewn performance undercut what might have been an encouraging evening for Three Lions Evening Standard · Sep 26
England vs. Spain Player Ratings: Errors, Substitutes Decide Five-Goal Thriller La Roja picked up a win in their first match since the 2026 World Cup final. Sports Illustrated · Sep 26
“Gutted about the mistakes”: Anthony Gordon reflects on ‘missed chance’ to beat Spain England manager Thomas Tuchel praised the team for their reaction after the ‘worst possible start’ but admitted mistakes cost them the game The Independent UK · Sep 26
England take positive step forward but Spain defeat reveals true level they must reach England 2-3 Spain: A thrilling five-goal contest at Wembley ended in favour of the world champions as substitutes Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal showed off Spain’s technical excellence The Independent UK · Sep 26
Oyarzabal earns Spain Nations League win as England pay for Kane penalty miss Harry Kane missed a penalty at 2-1 to England and then Spain recovered with goals from Álex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal as the world champions won 3-2 The Guardian - UK · Sep 26
England ratings vs Spain: Harry Kane rues penalty miss as defender scores 3/10 Three Lions’ captain was unfortunate as he slipped taking spot-kick Evening Standard · Sep 26
England 2-3 Spain: Nations League football – as it happened England were 2-1 up when Harry Kane’s penalty hit the bar; the world champions made them pay The Guardian - UK · Sep 26
Ranked: Barcelona Summer Signings’ Start to the Season The La Liga champions welcomed a number of reinforcements this summer, and most of them are already making a difference. Sports Illustrated · Sep 26
Will Spain bring more pain for Tuchel and England? In today’s Football Daily: will England have recharged their batteries enough to give Spain a fright? The Guardian - UK · Sep 25
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24 Raphinha: ‘In my head I was leaving Barça, but a few small words can change you’ The Brazilian had thought his time at Barcelona was ending but now, he tells Sid Lowe, he is thriving as captain and the most potent No 9 in Europe
The Independent UK · Sep 24 Anthony Gordon admits surprise over Thomas Tuchel decision in World Cup semi-final loss IN FULL
The Independent UK · Sep 24 Anthony Gordon: ‘English players can’t keep the ball like Spain. It’s not in our DNA’ The Barcelona winger also admitted his surprise at being taken off during England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24 ‘It’s not in us’: Anthony Gordon backs Tuchel over England’s possession problem Anthony Gordon has sided with Thomas Tuchel’s assertion that controlling games through possession is not part of English football’s DNA
Sports Illustrated · Sep 19 Did Barcelona Land the Bargain of the Summer? Borussia Dortmund are already experiencing seller’s remorse.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 18 Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Sevilla: Rampant Champions Forced Into Goalkeeper Switch The back-to-back La Liga champions are scoring at an utterly absurd rate at the start of the 2026–27 season.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 16 Barcelona Player Ratings vs. Racing: Not Even Tornado Warnings Can Slow Barca Down Hansi Flick’s side produced their greatest attacking performance of the season so far—and that’s saying something.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 12 Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Levante: Yamal, Raphinha Chasing Greatness Barça look to continue their flying start to the season.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 11 Ballon d’Or shortlist shows up Premier League’s attacking failings – but tide could be turning English top flight’s forwards are not well represented on the list, reflecting a season of set-piece grapple, but 2026-27 already looks brighter
Sports Illustrated · Sep 11 ‘Needed More’—Barcelona Chief Offers Blunt Explanation of Marcus Rashford Snub The reigning La Liga champions didn’t exercise their purchase option on the Man Utd forward.
Sports Illustrated · Sep 9 Barcelona vs. Feyenoord: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Barça meet a familiar face in the opposition dugout.